Nurse Practitioner Geriatrics | Wilmington, DE | $97,673 - $146,509

Job description

Job Description:
Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide primary medical management in collaboration with the PACE Organization (PO) Physician(s). Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed. Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Regularly informs the IDT of the medical condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participant’s caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.
Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians as needed. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.
Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care. Assists with the development of standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.
Advise the Medical Director and Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the PO services to participants and referral sources. Acts as resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.
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• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required
• Salary range: $97,673 - $146,509 depending upon experience
• Can only accept NPs, will not accept PAs